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1. Velvet 48 Wine Bar
5.0
Exceptional(71)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Burlingame
Booked 4 times today
Velvet 48 is a premium wine bar in downtown Burlingame started by 20-year wine industry veteran, Jason Cooper. We offer over 40 wines by the glass, 1100 wines by the bottle, a cultivated beer selection, and a variety of delicious savory and sweet small plates. We have wines across every price point so there is something for everyone, from the casual wine drinker to the wine aficionado, who will be impressed by a wine collection that houses some of the finest wines in the world. We aim to cultivate an experience for our guests that starts with a complimentary splash of our house label, Velvet 48 Sparkling wine, followed by outstanding service from our Wine Specialists to guide you through our expansive list. We offer a discount of 25% off bottles purchased TO GO.Due to the nature of our alcoholic license, we are unable to allow anyone under 21 on the premises, including infants. Thank your for your understanding.
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2. Foreign Cinema
4.8
Exceptional(8793)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission
Booked 112 times today
Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 10+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.
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3. El Techo
4.6
Exceptional(395)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Mission
Booked 16 times today
El Techo is the heated and covered open-air rooftop restaurant above Lolinda. Offering sweeping city views, pan-Latin American casual cuisine, and crafty classic cocktails, we are the perfect venue for your celebration or as a compliment to your dinner at the Mission's finest steakhouse. Fun food, festive cocktails "del Sol" and the best rooftop skyline in SF.
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4. Blind Butcher
4.5
Awesome(487)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Castro
Booked 25 times today
Nestled in the Castro District off Eighteenth and Hartford, Blind Butcher San Francisco features an urban setting that is modern and sophisticated, yet stunningly warm and inviting. The globally inspired New American menu features hand cut prime steaks, bountiful seafood and local organic produce. From small to big bites each dish highlights an inventive flair for marrying diverse flavors with natural organic ingredients into a gastronomic delight. Our wine program offers a superb variety that inspires daring pairings at prices that encourage exploration. Our professional staff is dedicated to crafting a memorable dining experience for our guests, and they share a commitment to quality and a passion to serve you.
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5. NOVY
4.7
Exceptional(694)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Noe Valley
Booked 13 times today
We do our best to make as many tables available for reservations, but we also keep some seats in our bar area available for walk-ins SO if you don't see a table available, please call in and we will do our best to save you a spot! NOVY is a Greek restaurant in the San Francisco Noe Valley district. We are a family-run and woman-owned Greek restaurant. NOVY is our nickname for Noe Valley. We are a neighborhood restaurant serving Greek food alongside fresh California favorites. All of our beer and wine is on tap to do our part in eliminating waste. NOVY strives to provide a personal and delicious dining experience in a polished setting.
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6. Curio
4.4
Awesome(290)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Mission
Booked 6 times today
Curio is a bar and restaurant that honors all things unconventional. Located next to The Chapel, the Mission’s most prominent performance venue, the space brings together some of life’s greatest pleasures – well-crafted cocktails, regional American food, and live music. The eclectic space draws inspiration from the building’s past as a mortuary, exploring the mysterious themes of life and time.
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7. Paprika
4.7
Exceptional(165)
Price: Moderate
• Hungarian • Mission
Booked 2 times today
Paprika brings a refreshing cuisine to the Mission District of San Francisco with the addition of classic Central European cuisine, with Hungarian, German and Czech influences. Paprika is an important spice in Eastern European cooking so expect to see it in many of the menu options. Popular choices are the paprika goulash with pork and gnocchi and the various authentic sausages. The dishes are presented beautifully as well as tasting marvelous.Paprika boasts a simple, uncomplicated dinner menu as well as German and Czech beers served in traditional big mugs and boots , chosen to complement the cuisine. There are also some wine options from Hungary, Germany & Austria. The atmosphere is casual and relaxing with friendly and attentive service. Paprika has been recommended by the Michelin Guide for San Francisco and Bay Area .We are a neighborhood restaurant who will except walk-in and reservations
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8. Lark
4.4
Awesome(80)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Castro
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Lark. Join us at Lark for a unique and unforgettable dining experience that blends the best of modern American cuisine and the rich culinary heritage of Greek Anatolia. Our vibrant and stylish restaurant in Castro District of San Francisco. We look forward to having you!

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  • Rebecca
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always good food and always good, friendly service.
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    NOVYPrice: Moderate• Greek• Noe Valley
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    4.7
  • Brandon
    Toronto / Ontario •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The ambiance was great, however there was a noticeable delay between our starters and entrees coming out. We ordered oysters - which were fresh, baked cheese and warmed olives, and the focaccia was deliciously herby. Swordfish, duck, and two steak frites were ordered as mains, all arrived together however the fries were dry and cold (as compared to the steak on the same plate). Overall the food and drinks were delicious.
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    Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission
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    4.8
  • Birkevip
    San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    What a great night! We loved everything about this restaurant. Best calamari we have ever had. The burrata and pasta amazing - waygu meatballs were overcooked. Drinks great and the ambiance was so festive. Felt like being at a party!
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    Blind ButcherPrice: Expensive• Californian• The Castro
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    4.5
  • isai
    Los Angeles •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 15 Nov 2024
    Price was perfect besides the mice that started running
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    El TechoPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Mission
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    4.6
  • Barry
    Chicago / Illinois •121 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 11 Nov 2024
    As always, the team at Velvet48 are fantastic. Drea and Emily are always friendly, professional and knowledgeable about the wines. It's nice walking in and they make me feel like home. The splash of rosé to start off the evening is always a great touch. The "book" of wines is 32 pages long - a great selection of many varietals. They also have a great selection of wine by the glass. Highly recommended.
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    Velvet 48 Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Burlingame
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    5

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